Wooden CupWhite / Red
The first photo is the maker's own. The other shots are illustrative.
Inv. no. NIE-00950005
- Maker
- Nienhuis Montessori, since 1929
- Construction
- Ceramic
- Interior Finish
- Glossy red glaze
- EAN
- 8719924005566
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Wooden Cup in a child's hands
A turned wooden cup, white outside and red within, made for the pouring and transferring work that fills a practical life shelf. The two tone finish is doing a job: when a child pours from one cup to another, the contrast between outside and inside shows the level of what is left at a glance, so the hand gets feedback without anyone having to say stop. Small enough to be carried in one hand, heavy enough not to skid on a tray. Wood with a lacquer finish, for ages 3 to 6.
Fine Motor Control
The bowl's weight and smooth surface require careful handling, refining hand movements and grip strength.
Practical Life Skills
Supports pouring, transferring, and food preparation activities that build independence and concentration.
Visual Discrimination
The contrasting colors help children focus attention and develop aesthetic awareness.
Care of Environment
Working with breakable materials teaches responsibility and careful movement in the prepared environment.
How to present it
Place the ceramic bowl on a tray with a small pitcher of water (filled 1/3). Add a small sponge for spill cleanup. Position at child's dominant hand side.
- 1Demonstrate holding the bowl with both hands, fingers curved under the rim
- 2Pour water slowly into the bowl, stopping when water reaches halfway up the red interior
- 3Carefully lift the bowl with both hands and pour water back into pitcher
- 4Use sponge to wipe any drops from the white exterior or tray
3 tips for parents
- Practice with this ceramic bowl during snack time - let children serve themselves yogurt or applesauce
- The red interior makes it perfect for checking if dishes are clean - any residue shows clearly
- Store at child height but explain this is special ceramic that needs careful handling
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What's in the Box
- Ceramic Bowl: Red interior, white exterior
Size and material
| Packaging | 6 × 6 × 6 cm |
| Construction | Ceramic |
| Interior Finish | Glossy red glaze |
| Exterior Finish | Matte white glaze |
| Recommended Age | 3-6 years |
Care
Hand wash with mild soap and warm water
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the dimensions and capacity of this ceramic bowl?
While specific dimensions aren't listed, this is a child-sized ceramic bowl designed for ages 3-6. It's proportioned to fit comfortably in small hands while providing adequate capacity for practical life exercises like pouring, transferring, and food preparation activities.
Is this bowl safe for food use and dishwasher safe?
This ceramic bowl is designed for practical life activities including food preparation. The glazed interior makes it suitable for food contact. For longevity and to maintain the matte/glossy finish contrast, hand washing is recommended over dishwasher use.
Why does the bowl have contrasting red and white colors?
The glossy red interior and matte white exterior serve multiple Montessori purposes: the contrast provides visual interest that engages children, helps them distinguish interior from exterior, and makes it easier to see contents during pouring and transferring exercises.
How does the weight of ceramic benefit learning compared to plastic?
The substantial ceramic construction provides natural weight feedback that helps children develop controlled, careful movements. This weight requires more deliberate handling than plastic, encouraging concentration and refinement of motor skills essential for practical life development.
What specific Montessori activities can be done with this bowl?
This bowl supports numerous practical life exercises including water pouring, grain or bead transferring, food preparation, mixing activities, serving snacks, and care of environment tasks like plant watering or washing activities.
Product safety
Manufacturer: Nienhuis Montessori, Anders Celsiusstraat 15, 7442 PB Nijverdal, Netherlands
Wooden Cup